Brekland, a Brooklyn-based startup building a biodegradable foam coating for crop protection, was awarded the $1 million grand prize in the 2025 Grow-NY Food and Agriculture business competition. The company is among seven winners splitting a total of $3 million in prize money.
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works
December 6, 2022
Since 2014, Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has been a vital resource and gathering place for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs in Ithaca, NY. The business incubator, created by Cornell University in collaboration with Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College, was founded to support new and expanding businesses—including student-founded startups—with plans to scale and create jobs in the region. Through mentorship, accelerator programs, resources, co-working space, events, and networking, companies in any field are provided with the tools and resources needed to succeed.
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Brekland wins $1 million Grow-NY prize at Canandaigua summit
Grow-NY Summit to Award $3 Million to Global Startups Redefining Food, Agriculture and Sustainability
Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its annual Food & Ag Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 13 in Canandaigua, New York.
eLab accepts record number of student startups to fall cohort
Cornell’s student startup accelerator, eLab, is proud to announce the 33 student teams selected for its Fall 2025 cohort!
Rev Welcomes Largest Protofacturing Accelerator Cohort to Date
Consisting of 28 teams and over 50 individuals, this cohort brings together inventors and entrepreneurs from a wide variety of industries, from pet health to urban hydroponic agriculture.
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